Zordon's Power Legacy #6: Thunderstorm Ninjas
"Ninjor wasn't the only warrior, who has the ability to perform many tricks and stealthy in shadows. In Feudal Japan, ninjas are a group of ancient warriors, who served their masters as the agents, spies and assassins. For their purpose is to fulfill their obligation and complete their mission, no matter the costs and even it's their lives.
Unlike ordinary brave warriors; the ninjas are fast, swift and stealth as the wind. These agents worked in the shadows, the dark and the night as these themes are their powerful allies to fight and complete their mission. Not only the shadows and stealth is their specialty, they have many tricks to perform such as the power of elements, disappearing act, speed, multiply tricks and many more.
There were many yet different clans and type of ninjas. However, some of them are good while others are bad due to their differences, traditions, purposes and code of honor.
Many centuries have passed, the world changed as their tradition evolved to modern especially the humans became more civilized and peaceful race now. Despite the changes, the ninjas continued their tradition and training to honor their ancestors and the old ways, and also welcomed foreigners to be part of them. Should the world need them, they will be ready to serve and fulfill their obligation.
They are the ninjas..."
Zordon, the First Mentor and Founder of Power Rangers...
Wind Ninja Academy, 2004,
In his office chamber, Sensei Kanoi Watanabe looked peaceful and calm. In his lotus position, he was humming and meditating. He sighed in relief that the fight with his arch-nemesis is over while Blue Ray Harbor and the Earth is safe from danger. Nothing could go wrong.
SCREAM! Sensei yelped in surprise and shock by the scream. He grunted and muttered about the noise. He opened the traditional Japanese-themed window. He looked outside to see what is going on. He found a group of people surrounded two female teenagers, who were rubbing their butts while complaining and chatting angrily about the training. Some laughed amusingly at them while others sighed in annoyance about them.
Sensei sighed, "Why am I not surprise? Those two really need to work and train hard on their ninja arts."
Senseu then gave some thinking like he remembered something. He returned to his table. He opened the scroll, which he was looking at the portrait of himself and six Power Rangers Ninja Storm. He chuckled a bit.
Sensei sighed, "It brings me back some memories especially the day I learn about Power Rangers."
1980-1990's
After the defeat and banishment of Lothor and even the disappearance of Cam, both young Sensei and Miko chatted and trained with each other. They were close friends, eventually, they became lovers and married. They then have their firstborn son, who they named him after their mysterious friend.
"In truth, I'd never imagine that my life would be turning upside down especially meeting Zordon - the first mentor to Power Rangers," Sensei narrated calmly, "After my encounter with 'Cam' and Lothar banished to the space, Miko and I get married and eventually have a son, whom we named him as Cameron 'Cam' Watanabe after our 'friend'. We were having great time together. And I hate to admit it. Miko was indeed a worthy warrior. I'm glad I've met and lose to her. It was the best..."
Angel Groove, 1995,
Both Kanoi and Miko were having their picnic especially having their 5-years-old son playing his ninja toys. They were glad nothing could ruin their moment of peace. They then heard some screams and noise. They got up and found some people were running away. That was where they found a lantern-like monster coming towards them.
"Monster! Damn it!" Kanoi exclaimed in concern as he grabbed and gave his son to Miko, "Miko! Run! I'll cover you!"
Miko gasped, "But Kanoi-!"
Kanoi interrupted, "Go! I'll be right behind you!"
Knowing her husband being stubborn and reckless yet protective of his family, Miko nodded as she quickly ran. The lantern monster approached and readied to attack. Kanoi fought and engaged with him. Thanks to his Wind Ninja Training, he was able to dodge and avoid the attacks while fighting back. However, his attacks are dent and ineffective against the monster, who quickly slammed him off to tree's trunk.
The monster gave chase and terrorize the people including Miko and her son. This shocked yet angered Kanoi to get up. Upon reaching to the hill's edge, she stopped at once. She turned to the front as she was blocked by the monster. Luckily, Kanoi jumped over to her side. He readied himself for the fight.
"You touch my family, I'll kill you! So, back off!" Kanoi exclaimed in anger.
The lantern snarled as he was ready to attack but got his back shot. It turned to its back, where the Power Rangers Ninja Modes stood before it. The monster screeched loudly as he then engaged and fought against the heroic team fiercely and wildly. Kanoi and Miko were stunned and surprise of what they just saw.
"Power Rangers? They're real!" Miko said in surprise.
Kanoi scoffed, "Yeah, right. I have hard time to believe that." He then looked closely at the Power Rangers' suits carefully. He was disgusted and annoyed by them, "Their uniforms disgraced the ninja's art! Everyone knows black uniforms are for ninjas, not any colors. They have no rights to become the ninjas."
"Kanoi, don't be rude."
"Sorry. I don't like it. It's not tradition for ninjas. And you know that!"
"Like me a Samurai and girl got inserted to Wind Ninja Academy?"
"W-What?! Y-You?! Are you-?!" Kanoi was annoyed and angered to said before groaned, "Quit changing subject! We're talking about ninjas' uniforms!"
Miko sighed, "Maybe you should learn to calm down and relax especially changing some rules and even uniforms when you become a Sensei."
Kanoi groaned, "Not a chance!"
BOOM! Kanoi, Miko and their son yelped and screamed in surprise upon feeling the ground blasted. Three of them fell off from the edge. Kanoi and Miko held each other and their son as they were about to fall into river. But instead, they landed on the shinny floor. This surprise and shocked them. They slowly got up and found themselves in strange futuristic command center.
The Watanabe Family then faced to the front, where they encountered Zordon and Alpha 5.
"What the-?!" Kanoi said in shock and confusion.
"Welcome, human. I am Zordon. This is my assistant - Alpha 5. And this area is Power Rangers' Command Center," Zordon explained calmly, "That was either truly brave or reckless of you to engage the monster. You should have run, instead of fighting."
Kanoi scoffed, "When it comes to my family, I'd do anything to keep them safe, even it means sacrificing my life."
"Kanoi..." Miko said in concern.
"If you die, then who will protect your family? Being alive for them or be there for them is not important? Have you thought about it, Watanabe?" Zordon asked dryly and firmly. This shock and surprise Kanoi and his family especially making himself realize about his family needed him alive and safe. He sighed, "Though you have a courageous and good heart for your family, you mustn't act rash or do something foolishly. Your family needs you."
Angered and annoyed by lecture, Kanoi sighed in defeat, "Yes. You're right. I apologized for my action. It won't happen again."
Zordon nodded in agreement. Miko asked, "Why did you bring us here? Do you not worry about us revealing everything to the world?"
"No. Ninjas have sworn to their secrecy. Their sworn duty is to protect the world from danger. I can trust you with it. And it's the reason why I summon you for discussion," Zordon explained, surprising Kanoi and Miko. He continued, "Tell me, have you thought of anyone may come for revenge against you?"
Kanoi was concern and unsure if he wants to tell Zordon about it. Eventually, he has to because he wants to protect his family.
"Yes, I do. But you knew who he is," Kanoi asked calmly. Zordon nodded. He sighed, "So, how can you stop him from hurting my family and home?"
Zordon turned to Alpha 5, who nodded firmly. The humanoid robot brought the case of blueprints, materials, gadgets and crystals. He passed them to Watanabe Family.
"These are the tools and plans that you will need to face your enemy," Zordon said firmly and calmly, "And more importantly, choose the worthy ones to become Power Rangers. They will fight the enemy and defend your home. That is all I can provide."
Kanoi was surprise yet relieved, "Thank you, Zordon. I will use them well especially finding the worthy ones."
"Good. I know you can do it," Zordon said firmly and proudly. He looked up and found Power Rangers have returned and unmasked in front of Watanabe Family. He smiled, "Rangers, I would like you all to meet your new allies."
Power Rangers were surprised and shocked, vice-versa for Watanabe Family. Nevertheless, they greeted and introduced to each other, and even revealed their history as well.
The Watanabe Family returned to Wind Ninja Academy. They all were making some serious preparation to fight against Lothor. And at the same time, both Kanoi and Miko trained and studied very hard to become ninja masters. And eventually, they got graduated and became senseis to the academy. The family was happy with their peaceful lives. Nothing could ruin it.
"After the conversation with Zordon and swore our promises to his secrecy, we eventually left Angel Groove and returned to Wind Ninja Academy for making some preparation. While we were working on our secret project, we trained and studied hard while rose through ranks to graduated and become the sensei to the academy. Life was perfect for me. I was happy for it."
Four years later, Miko became weak and sick as she was on her sick bed. Kanoi pleaded and begged her to be strong and stay alive. Knowing she won't be alive for much longer, she secretly whisper and told her husband about her promise about Cam. He nodded firmly as he was willing to keep his word to her. Seeing her husband's determination, Miko smiled to have a good husband to look after the family. Giving her last breathe, she sadly passed away. Kanoi was heartbroken and pain as he cried and sobbed in silent yet despair.
"However, my wife and love - Miko - grew weak and sick. She's dying after a few months have passed. And before her death, she made me swear to her for my whole life - never involved Cam to be a ninja and Power Ranger. And I vowed to keep my word to her. Thus, she sadly passed away."
Years have passed, Sensei worked very hard to teach and train his students about their ninjutsu, abilities and tricks. And at the same time, he was working on his secret project, which caused him some setbacks - wrong materials to use and build his inventions, troubling in using computer and technologies, machine malfunction, explosion, electric shocking him and more that gave him problems.
Luckily, Cam was good at computer and technology. He took over his father's secret project while Sensei focused on training and teaching. Eventually, they have succeeded finishing their project now. They're ready to face him.
"Over the years since her passing, I continued my role as teacher and sensei to the academy. And at the same time, I was working on my secret project. And sadly, I was terrible on inventions and fixing them. Therefore, I left this secret project to my son, who's very good at it. And eventually, they were completed. We're ready to face against Lothor, should he returned."
A large demonic ship has arrived at the Earth. Lothor led his army of space aliens and monsters to invade and attack Wind Ninja Academy. Sensei led his students to retaliate and fight back. And unfortunately, they all got defeated and captured by the enemy especially the school got destroyed. Lothor then proceeded and 'destroyed' Sensei for good...
"Just as my friend - Cam predicted, Lothor has returned with his new army - aliens and monsters, trained by dark ninjutsu arts and tricks. They then invaded and attacked my academy. I thought we were ready for them. But I was wrong. They destroyed everything and even took my students away from me. And the worst is..."
At the underground base, four teenagers were facing at the small humanoid guinea pig worn the Japanese Ancient Robe, who explained of what has been happening. Cam brought and gave the Wind Ninja Morphers to three students. They're all now must face Lothor and his Evil Space Ninjas while saving their home from them.
"I turned into a guinea pig - one of my Transformation Ninjutsu. And unfortunately, I can't change back to my human form. I'm stuck in it. Nevertheless; the fight with Lothor and his Space Ninjas is only the beginning..."
At the beach, Shane Clarke was skating and performing his trick via using his skateboard on skateboard ramp. He smiled happily as he loved doing skateboard, other than being a Power Ranger. And one thing he loved the most is hanging out with his friends and team.
"Shane Clarke - The Wind Red Ranger and the leader of Ninja Storm. While he's not the brightest and best in the Ninja Academy, but he's skilled and excelled in his skateboarding and air element, which was very useful for his battle against the enemies. Shane is kind and friendly Ranger when he's resting and relaxing. But when it comes to battling the enemies, he takes it very serious and a headstrong on the battlefield. While he is not perfect, he did his best to be a good leader and relied on his friends to work together as a team."
Tori cheered and sang happily and wildly as she was surfing on the tsunami wave. Her friends and supportive fans cheered wildly for her. She smiled back at them as she performed wild and awesome moves during her surfing.
"Tori Hanson - The Wind Blue Ranger. A beautiful yet logical and sensible student, who loved water and sea especially surfing. They're her abilities and specialties since it's water element. Like Shane, she's not the brightest but did her best to help her teammates, with everything she got for them. She is the only one, who actually care and stood up for my son like a sister to him. Like her teammates, she relied on her words than fists to fight them, unless violence must be used."
Dustin was checking up and working on his motorcross bike. He wants to make sure his vehicle is functioning and working well. With it done, he then rode it out for racing and fun. He even done some awesome and wild moves to his friends and fans.
"Dustin Brooks - The Wind Yellow Ranger and the Joker of the team. He specialized on motorcross racing. He even specialized on earth element and mechanic. Truly not the brightest yet also naive and gullible to the team, but he is quite optimistic and cheerful person especially he's knowledgeable on 'Power Rangers'. Seriously, where on earth did he get the ideas like that? Nevertheless, he is truly a good and loyal friend to the team."
The Bradley Brothers moved their motorcross bikes to the starting line. Hunter and Blake smiled proudly and firmly to each other as they gave each other a fist bumps. They set their motorcross bikes and started the engines wildly. They then set off to the race.
"Hunter and Blake Bradley - former students from Thunder Ninja Academy to enemies and then became our greatest allies and friends. They started as our enemies, who want revenge on me for murdering their adopted family. But thanks to Rangers clearing the misunderstanding and even helped saving them from Lothor, they became our important allies especially using their Zords combined with ours. Zordon really make some necessary preparation...
Hunter Bradley is the older brother and Crimson Thunder Ranger, as well as Second-in-Command to Ninja Storm. Like Shane, he's quite a headstrong and serious with his work but also hotheaded when it comes to rivalry and challenges with my student. And also, he specialized in motorcross and thunder power as well. And just what we need - more hotheaded Rangers to deal with. But nevertheless, he's a good and loyal friend.
Blake Bradley - younger brother and Navy Thunder Ranger. Unlike his brother, he did his best to keep himself cool. He even support and calm down his brother especially getting him out from danger and troubles, despite nearly got himself bruised and killed. You could say that he served as Hunter's conscience and moral support. They're both very close and good brothers. I wish mine could be like them. And also, Blake and Tori have feelings for each other. That'd be interesting..."
Cam was checking on his laptop as he wants to make sure that nothing goes wrong at Blue Bay Harbor. Since nothing is going on at the city and no signs of Evil Space Ninjas, he turned it off before headed off to join his friends for volleyball game.
"Cameron Watanabe - my son, the technician and creator of Wind Ninja Morphers, Weapons and even Zords, and also the Green Samurai Ranger. And to be honest, I'd never thought that the Cam my wife and I met was actually our son from the future timeline. I was very against and reluctant to let him become a ninja and Ranger because of my vow to Miko. But at the end, I have to let my son go and do what he has to do to help us - becoming the Green Samurai Ranger. He's truly magnificent and ingenious son I could ask for. He even inherited my stubbornness and courageous, and Miko's kindness and gentle. Despite I broke my vow to Miko, I'm proud and happy that my son is a worthy Power Ranger. I'm glad that we have a son like him..."
Witnessing Power Rangers Ninja Storm engaged and fought against the army of Evil Space Ninjas from computers, Sensei can't help but feel worry and uneasy about his students' safety and success in defeating their enemies especially Lothor, who was in his command ship to watch the battlefield.
"I don't know what and how Lothor was able to recruit and train various aliens and monsters under his rule. But I do know that they're indeed a threat and dangerous warrior to deal with especially the abilities and ninjutsu tricks they have against us and the Earth. He has five powerful generals and two lackeys, who are indeed powerful and ruthless as he is. His army is consisted of strong yet loyal hyperactive Kelzaks."
Lothor have a discussion with his generals about what they can do to conquer the Blue Bay Harbor and the Earth, and also dealing with the Power Rangers. When the monsters or his generals failed him, he shouted in anger yet humorous ways at his generals and nieces for failures. This was to calm himself down and even vented anger out about unable to defeat the Rangers. Nevertheless, he remained calm and patient while telling himself that next time, they will win and won't lose again.
"Lothor was once my twin brother named Kiya Watanabe. He was banished to outer space because he used the dark yet forbidden magic and ninjutsu. And he has returned for his revenge against me and the ninjas. Lothor is indeed dangerous and powerful ruthless Dark Ninja Master to face because of his manipulative and cunning tricks, as well as his temper for his generals and nieces' failures to him for too many times. However, he has unusual sense of humor for his amusement or venting out in anger for failures. Whether he can be funny and threatening villain, he's a threat to all of us especially he has the plans of using the Abyss of Evil..."
Kapri and Marah argued and shouted to each other of what evil plans they can scheme for success and make their uncle proud of them. This annoyed and angered Lothor a lot as they couldn't get a good job on their mission.
"Kapri and Marah - Lothor's Nieces as well as mine. Truthfully, I have no idea of how he got into their family in the first place. They're not powerful or threatening as Lothor or any of his generals, but they're indeed strong and smart no doubt. But they can be humorous sometimes when they were arguing with each other or even failed on their evil plans. Truthfully, I believed they worked as good guys better than bad guys.
Kapri is the oldest of sisters. Rude, snobby and ditsy she can be, but she's not truly evil as her uncle. She just want the approval and proud from him. Marah is her younger sister, who is much more a happy girl with optimistic and cheerfulness but goofier. She is kind and supportive to her family and generals especially to Dustin."
On the battlefield, Zurgane armed with his twin swords as he fought and battled violently and relentlessly against the Power Rangers. When he's on the ship, he discussed and chatted with his master about the monster and plans to conquer the Earth.
"A ruthless and headstrong General Zurgane, who has shown his loyalty to Lothor as his Second-in-Command of the army. And there's one thing he wants the most is destruction and defeating the Power Rangers for his army. Rumor spread that Zurgane is actually robot - piloted by an alien bug. I wonder if it's true or not."
Choobo often chatted and having fun with both Marah and Kapri especially babysitting and helping them out of their situation. On battlefield, he fought wildly and seriously against the Power Rangers like a real warrior.
"While not brightest and smartest general in the army, Choobo is indeed a strong warrior among the army. He really packed a lot of punches for both Wind and Thunder Rangers to deal with him. It takes two Megazords to combine into one to defeat him. Never underestimate the dumb warrior's muscle and strength."
Motodron, worn his brown cloak, stood before Power Rangers. As he removed them, he calmly and firmly approached and engaged the Power Rangers.
"Motodrone is the third general to join Lothor's Army. Before he was fully operational mechanical entity, he was once fused with friendly motorcycle expert - Perry before we freed him from being turned into a mechanical monster. A cold and calculated monster desired nothing but destruction of humanity and Power Rangers.."
Vexacus snarled a bit while glaring at Lothor, who was sitting down on his chair while chatting with his generals. The humanoid alien shark wants nothing but to get rid of Lothor and take control of the army for himself.
"Vexacus - former bounty hunter turned into a fourth general to be part of Lothor's Army. Unlike other generals, Vexacus is rival to Lothor and has no loyalty to him but desired to take control of his army. He is indeed cold and ruthless bounty hunter with cunning, who has loyalty to no one but himself. He wants power for himself."
Shimaze provided some strategies and plans to Lothor about his ideas of attacking and defeating the Power Rangers. On the battlefield, he fought wildly and crazily against them. They struggled to defeat and overcome him.
"Shimazu - an ancient warlord, who attacked and terrorized the hearts of Japanese from my old homeland. At first, he was nothing but a myth until it was revealed that his spirit was trapped inside the statue form, waiting to be released. He did and became one of Lothor's Generals. He's indeed calm yet sly and cunning warlord to deal with especially when it comes to his Wolfblades or fierce and offensive warrior on battlefield."
With various weapons and Zords to form a powerful Megazord, Power Rangers Ninja Storm bravely and determinedly fought and battled against the Evil Space Ninjas and Kelzaks. Despite outnumbered and outmatched by the enemies, the Power Rangers overcame and defeated them.
"Lothor's Army was indeed powerful and strong especially the abilities and ninjutsu they're good and specialized in. But nevertheless, this helped and motivated the Rangers to overcome and defeat them especially they gained more weapons and Zords to help them."
Zurgane, Motordrone, Shimazu and finally Vexacus were defeated and killed by them. However, Thunder Megazord got exploded during the battle against Vexacus. Lothor located and attacked the Ninja Storm's underground base. And he even captured and kidnapped Cam while defeated and 'destroyed' Sensei for good...
"Eventually, one-by-one, Lothor's Generals fell by our power - Zurgane, Motordone, Shimazu and Vexacus. But we also paid the cost - we lost the Thunder Ranger during our battle against Vexacus. However, that's not the worst part. Cam's Samurai Amulet reacted strangely like being weakened and frozen up for some reason. And our base was invaded and attacked by Lothor. My son was captured while I was buried by the debris. I thought I was gone for good, but..."
Sensei emerged out from the debris. To his surprise, he was reverted back to Human. He then got rescued by both team of Power Rangers. At first, they thought they have lost the war until Sensei revealed the prophecy to them. Though not knowing of how it ends, Power Rangers Ninja Storm were motivated and determined to return to the fight and defeat their enemies.
"But luckily, my three Ninjas came to my aid. And to my relief, I finally become a human again. And surprisingly, Hunter and Blake survived the explosion. The Power Rangers thought the battle was lost until I revealed the prophecy, which involved of them to fight the forces of evil. I don't know how it ends, but I strongly believed that we will victorious. Thus, they all set off to have one last fight."
Power Rangers Ninja Storm split into two teams - Wind Rangers engaged with Lothor for Megazord Battles while Thunder Rangers infiltrated the enemy's ship to rescue Cam and other ninjas, and even Marah and Kapri. Both have succeeded their mission. But the Wind Megazord got destroyed during the fight against Lothor's.
"Shane, Tori and Dustin used their Wind Megazord to fight against Lothor while Hunter and Blake infiltrated the enemy's ship to rescue my son and other ninjas while defeating Choobo, with the help of turncoat Marah and Kapri. They both have succeeded, but at the great price..."
Lothor stood before the Abyss of Evil, where all of his former warriors, monsters and generals returned from the dead. Evil Space Ninjas were about to finish Shane, Tori and Dustin off. Luckily, they were rescued and joined by both Wind and Thunder Ninjas. All of them fought and battled against each other until they managed to push all of evil souls back to the abyss.
"But the battle was far from over. Lothor has succeeded opening the Abyss of Evil. Thus, the dead evil souls are released to our realm. And luckily; Thunder Rangers brought me, my friends and all of ninjas to the battlefield, where we make our final stand. All of us fought and pushed the evil souls back to the abyss."
Lothor defeated all of his enemies while using the Samurai Amulet to steal their powers. And just when it is over; three Wind Rangers focused and unleashed their inner powers as they defeated and sent him back to the Abyss of Evil, where it was sealed and closed for good...
"But Lothor stole all of Power Rangers' powers into Samurai Amulet. But unknown to him; Shane, Tori and Dustin unleashed their inner ninja powers and defeat him for good. He was sent back to the Abyss of Evil for good. And the powers is lost in the abyss now..."
"After that battle, all six Rangers were graduated and became the Ninja Masters and Senseis now. My nieces became joined and became the students to Wind Ninja Academy. From inexperienced students became wise and noble masters," Sensei said calmly and proudly while reading his scroll, "And a year later, we regained our lost powers when Lothor returned and worked with his colleague to defeat mine and Tommy's Rangers, but we won the battle. Lothor and his generals got sent back to the Abyss of Evil again."
Sensei smiled as he closed his scroll. He headed outside of his office, where he found six Power Rangers did their best to train both Kapri and Marah about how their ninjas' fighting really works. Both of them were impressed as they did their best of imitating them.
Sensei sighed, "The evil may have been defeated for good and peace returned to Blue Bay Harbor, but the ninja's job is never be done and over especially when you're a Power Rangers. Because one day and some day, a great and dangerous evil that will come and threaten to destroy our world. We will be ready to face them again. We are the Power Rangers Ninja Storm..."
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